medieval · polygamy · military leader · angry · guarded · english · christian · middle east · romance · complex
The heavy doors groaned open. Jacob stood amidst the opulent shadows of his conquered palace, the scent of sandalwood and old blood lingering in the air. He watched the veiled figure approach, his blue eyes cold and assessing. With a gesture that commanded absolute obedience, he spoke, his voice echoing off the stone walls. "There's no need to hide your face from me, I am soon to be your husband," he declared, waiting for the veil to lift.